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Nucor (NUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$115.70 +0.41 (+0.36%)
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Nucor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
7

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Nucor in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NUE.

Consensus Price Target

$160.33
38.58% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nucor, the average price target is $160.33. The highest price target for NUE is $200.00, while the lowest price target for NUE is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 38.58% from the current price of $115.70.
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NUE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/25/24 to 4/25/25
1 Month Ago
3/26/24 to 3/26/25
3 Months Ago
1/26/24 to 1/25/25
1 Year Ago
4/26/23 to 4/25/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$160.33$164.44$163.63$193.14
Forecasted Upside38.58% Upside29.30% Upside33.91% Upside9.82% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

NUE Analyst Recommendations By Month

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NUE Price Targets by Month

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Nucor Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNucorBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.89
2.78
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside38.96% Upside149.29% Upside21.30% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/16/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Bill Peterson
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$156.00 ➝ $140.00+26.65%
4/7/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
M. Harris
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$175.00 ➝ $169.00+63.85%
3/24/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Carlos De Alba
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Set Target$164.00+28.55%
3/24/2025UBS Group
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A. Jones
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$156.00 ➝ $160.00+31.13%
3/5/2025Argus
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 Set Target$155.00+22.07%
1/29/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Christopher LeFemina
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$125.00 ➝ $135.00+6.68%
12/19/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $160.00+37.91%
9/18/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$175.00 ➝ $160.00+12.53%
6/26/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $200.00+30.65%
7/11/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost Target$156.00 ➝ $167.00+1.73%
7/5/2023BNP Paribas
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$191.00+15.33%
6/1/2023Wolfe Research
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform

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Should I Buy Nucor Stock? NUE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, April 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Nucor pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Nucor
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Nucor Co.:

  • Nucor Co. has recently been upgraded to a "hold" rating by analysts, indicating a more favorable outlook for the stock.
  • The current stock price is around $110.62, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of approximately $160.33, suggesting potential upside from the current price.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of $25.50 billion, reflecting its strong position in the steel industry.
  • Nucor Co. has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, indicating a conservative approach to leveraging and financial stability.

Nucor
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Nucor Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 1-year high of $193.61 and a low of $97.59, which may concern risk-averse investors.
  • Recent earnings reports showed a decline in earnings per share compared to the previous year, which could indicate potential challenges ahead.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with three holding, six buying, and one strong buy, suggesting uncertainty in market sentiment.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 13.15, while reasonable, may not be as attractive compared to other growth stocks in the market.
  • Market conditions for the steel industry can be unpredictable, influenced by tariffs and global demand fluctuations, which may impact Nucor's performance.

NUE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nucor is $160.33, with a high forecast of $200.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nucor in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NUE shares.

According to analysts, Nucor's stock has a predicted upside of 38.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Nucor's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Nucor has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Nucor more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Nucor is 2.89 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.79. Learn more on how NUE compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:NUE) was last updated on 4/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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